Christopher J. Lee
Santee,CA
Summary
Paramedic with a diverse work history, bringing strong communication skills and a background in customer service.
Natural fit for the medical field known for organization and dependability, effectively managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic/Teacher’s Assistant
EMSTA College
Santee, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Assist with classroom lectures covering topics such as patient treatment, trauma management, patient assessment, and emergency medical conditions
- Practical demonstrations
- Assist with teaching the necessary skills like patient transportation, immobilizations, and cardiac arrest treatment—everything that appears on the EMT psychomotor exam
- Evaluate students’ work and provide additional instruction to those who need it
- Instruct students with bleeding control management—packing wounds, wrapping extremities, and application of tourniquets
- Instruction and examples in effective communication skills between patient provider and patient
EMT-B/Paramedic
AMR
Kearny Mesa, CA
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided patient care in medical emergencies in accordance with SOPs and medical directives
- Recognized medical indications, contraindications, and side effects of medication
- Obtained vitals such as blood pressure, pulse rates, respirations, lung sounds
- Wrote medical reports used by multiple agencies
- Ran 911, IFT, and LDT
- Ensured timely decision-making under pressure during challenging rescue operations.
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, treating, and stabilizing medical conditions in emergency situations.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Optimized patient outcomes in cardiac arrest situations by accurately performing CPR and administering appropriate medications as directed.
- Boosted patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and empathetic care during crises.
- Ensured patient safety by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emergency care protocols and procedures.
- Streamlined communication with other healthcare professionals by effectively relaying vital signs and pertinent information upon arrival at hospitals or other treatment facilities.
EMT Extern
Access Ambulance Service
Lemon Grove, CA
03.2021
- Conducted physical and neurological exams for traumas and medical emergencies
- Obtained vitals including blood pressure, pulse rates, respirations, lung sounds
- Provided basic life support, trauma care, immobilization, airway management, and patient physical examination for adults and pediatrics
- Certified to administer medication and treatments via oral, nasal, sublingual, and intramuscular dosing
- Recognized medical indications, contraindications, and side effects of medication
- Kept ambulance restocked, handled equipment according to standards, and followed oral and written instructions
- Completed reports and maintained patient confidentiality
- Certified EMT-B, CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer
EMT-B
Access Ambulance
Lemon Grove, CA
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided patient care in medical emergencies in accordance with SOPs and medical directives
- Recognized medical indications, contraindications, and side effects of medication
- Obtained vitals such as blood pressure, pulse rates, respirations, lung sounds
- Wrote medical reports used by multiple agencies
- Ran 911, IFT, and LDT
Automotive Detailer
LG Mobile Detailing
San Diego, CA
11.2017 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with owner in a very successful auto detailing business
- Vehicle interior and exterior detailing - washing, waxing, and buffing exteriors
- Cultivated long-lasting relationships with customers and team members
- Light bookkeeping
Airman, SrA
United States Air Force
Riverside, CA
05.2012 - 09.2017
- Air Force Health Management
- Medical Records Administration
- EMT
- Technical Training School
- BMT
Education
AA - Sociology
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CAAA - Psychology
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CASkills
- Emergency Medicine
- Patient Assessment & Vitals
- Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
- First Aid & CPR
- Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Splinting & Bleeding Control
- Airway Management
- Ambulatory Transport
- Patient Care Documentation
- Patient Stabilization
- Medical Terminology
- Rescue & Medical Equipment
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- State Paramedic License - California Department of Health or equivalent state agency.
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Timeline
Paramedic/Teacher’s Assistant
EMSTA College
01.2024 - Current
EMT-B/Paramedic
AMR
03.2022 - 09.2022
EMT Extern
Access Ambulance Service
03.2021
EMT-B
Access Ambulance
03.2021 - 02.2022
Automotive Detailer
LG Mobile Detailing
11.2017 - 03.2021
Airman, SrA
United States Air Force
05.2012 - 09.2017
AA - Psychology
Grossmont College
AA - Sociology
Grossmont College